Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota C-HR. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Rear Seat Belt Assemblies May Not Lock As Intended
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.
Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label
- Summary
- Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Insufficiently Tightened Rear Axle Bearing Bolts
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and damage the rear brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach.
- Consequence
- If the bolts loosen and damage the rear brake components, or cause a rear wheel to detach, it would increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle hub bearing bolts. If a bolt is found to be loose or detached, the dealer will replace the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear axle carrier sub-assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0Y.
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Owner complaints (111)
111 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 111 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 62 | 55.9% |
| Unknown or other | 33 | 29.7% |
| Engine | 9 | 8.1% |
| Electrical system | 7 | 6.3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 5.4% |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 4.5% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 3.6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 3.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1.8% |
| Structure | 2 | 1.8% |
How 2019 compares with other C-HR years
Best and worst C-HR years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 322 | 1 |
| 2019 | 111 | 3 |
| 2020 | 64 | 1 |
| 2021 | 34 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 8 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2019 Toyota C-HR 5 hb fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 29 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 305 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 29 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 31 / 29 | $2,300 | 305 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2019 C-HR for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2019 Toyota C-HR FAQ
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota C-HR have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 19V877000 (seat belt), 19V244000 (equipment), 18V710000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota C-HR problems?
Owners filed 111 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (62), Unknown or other (33), Engine (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2019 Toyota C-HR get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT version at 27 city, 31 highway and 29 combined mpg.
What safety rating did the 2019 Toyota C-HR get?
NHTSA rated the 2019 Toyota C-HR 5 hb fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (14.3% rollover risk).
How does the 2019 C-HR compare with other years?
Among the 2018–2021 Toyota C-HR model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (34) and the 2018 the most (322). The 2019 drew 111. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.